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Editorial: The great wine glass con

Editorial: The great wine glass con

South Africa winemag.co.za Sep 29, 2026 Blogs

An editorial from Wine Magazine South Africa challenges the long-standing industry narrative that expensive wine glasses are essential for proper wine appreciation. The piece argues that while quality glassware does matter, the wine industry has oversold the transformative power of pricey vessels, questioning whether consumers are getting conned by marketing that promises specially shaped glasses will concentrate flavours and elevate the drinking experience. It's a refreshing reality check on one of wine's most persistent marketing myths.

Greg Sherwood MW: 2021 – the Cape’s next great Cab vintage

Greg Sherwood MW: 2021 – the Cape’s next great Cab vintage

South Africa winemag.co.za Sep 25, 2026 Blogs

Master of Wine Greg Sherwood argues that South Africa's 2021 vintage is shaping up to be the Cape's next exceptional Cabernet year, following in the footsteps of the celebrated 2015 and 2017 vintages. The piece joins ongoing industry debate about which recent years represent the region's finest expressions of the varietal. It's a must-read for anyone tracking quality trends in South African Cabernet.

Editorial: South African wine has a South Africa problem

Editorial: South African wine has a South Africa problem

South Africa winemag.co.za Sep 14, 2026 Blogs

South African wine faces a paradoxical problem: it's got the quality but lacks the visibility on the world stage. According to insights from winemaker Mike Ratcliffe's recent travels through Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, fine wines can thrive commercially when buyers are properly engaged and introduced to them. The real issue for South African producers is getting sustained market access, stronger backing from government, and leveraging tourism to build recognition alongside that quality product they're already making.